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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.61, 1,034.55 and 568.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.61, 1,034.55 and 568.38 is: 852.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.61 : 1,034.55 = 568.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.61/1,034.55 = 568.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.61x = 1,034.55 × 568.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.61x = 588,017.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,017.53/689.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.68

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